UNC Basketball vs. College of Charleston (2020): How To Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time

Roy Williams and UNC basketball return to the court on Wednesday in a season that will look very different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

For one, fans will not be allowed in the stands when the Tar Heels take on the College of Charleston on Wednesday evening. Due to executive orders from Governor Roy Cooper, only outdoor sporting events in North Carolina can have a limited number of fans in attendance.

Despite losing Cole Anthony to the NBA Draft, UNC welcomes a recruiting class that features four McDonald’s All-Americans to the fold. Freshmen Caleb Love and R.J. Davis will look to replace Anthony’s production in the backcourt this season.

“We have six freshmen that will play a lot, and I wouldn’t be surprised if sometimes we have five freshmen on the court together,” Williams told reporters earlier this week.

Last year, UNC went 14-19 in Williams’ worst season in Chapel Hill. He even went so far as to say during the season that it was the least gifted team he had ever coached.

But with basketball finally returning to Chapel Hill, it’s fair to say Williams and the Tar Heels are eager to put last season behind them.

“We’re anxious to see how we’re doing,” Williams said. “We had a season last year that definitely left a bad taste in our mouths.”

Back in action tonight 😤#CarolinaFamily pic.twitter.com/a8oIhHnjFz

— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) November 25, 2020

Tip-Off Time

Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. from the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Currently, fans are not allowed in the stadium due to pandemic restrictions.

Broadcast Schedule

97.9 The Hill is broadcasting every North Carolina basketball game this season.

Our coverage of UNC vs. College of Charleston begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Countdown to Tip-Off Show with Aaron Keck. At 5 p.m., our broadcast will switch to the UNC basketball pre-game show with Jones Angell and the Tar Heel Sports Network.

Following the game, 97.9 The Hill will carry an hour long post-game wrap-up show.

You can find our broadcast of the game on 97.9 FM and 1360 AM or streaming online on Chapelboro.com.

TV Schedule

The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network. As of today, Spectrum, AT&T U-verse, Dish and DirectTV all carry ESPN and the ACC Network.

What if I don’t have cable?

A live stream will be available on ESPN’s digital platforms.

Additionally, several cord-cutting options carry ESPN and the ACC Network.

YouTube TV prices at $50/month and carries all of ESPN’s channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) as well as the ACC Network.

Hulu TV goes for $45/month and includes all ESPN channels, but does not carry MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network or NFL Red Zone.

Sling TV is the cheapest at $25/month, but includes the fewest channels. Make sure to avoid Sling Blue, as that package does not carry ESPN.

The best way to watch UNC basketball games

Here’s the best way to watch North Carolina basketball games since fans aren’t allowed in the stands:

Turn on the game with your preferred cable provider
Mute your television
Tune in to 97.9 The Hill on your radio OR streaming online at Chapelboro.com
Sync up the feeds to hear Jones Angell and company announce the games

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